The 2015 Annual Meeting will be held in San Diego, California, from May 2 through May 6, 2015. Most meeting events will be held at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), located downtown on the harbor at 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

Do I need a visa?

All individuals from outside the United States require a valid passport to enter the United States. To determine if you also require a visa to enter the United States and the required documentation, please visit one of the following websites for more details:

You will have the opportunity to request a visa letter during the registration process. Please note that you must be registered for the meeting to receive a visa letter. The US $30 fee for an original, signed visa letter is not refundable at any time.

Which airport services San Diego?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the main airport, with nearly 600 daily flights providing nonstop and connecting services to major domestic and international destinations across the globe. The airport is less than 5 miles away from the SDCC and is about a 15-minute drive.

What are the transport options available from the San Diego International Airport?

Explore all of your transportation options from the San Diego International Airport when you make plans to register for the INTA Annual Meeting

How do I register for the 2015 Annual Meeting?

Online registration for the Annual Meeting will open on January 14, 2015. Please note that you must register for the Annual Meeting before you can reserve your hotel room within INTA’s block of discounted rooms.

How much does the Annual Meeting registration cost?

The registration fee includes access to all sessions, continental breakfasts and breaks in the Hospitality Area, access to the Exhibition Hall, general receptions, online meeting materials, the print Final Program and the online Attendee Directory. All attendees will need to register to access Hospitality, sessions and events at the SDCC, as well as any private events (such as a client meeting or cocktail reception) being held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

Which hotels will be in the INTA room block?

INTA has blocked over 4200 rooms in 11 hotels in San Diego and is adding more, which will be available for booking in January. INTA has secured two headquarters hotels, which are the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (adjacent to the SDCC) and the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (a 2-minute walk to the SDCC).

INTA has negotiated discounted rates at all hotels from April 29 through May 9, 2015 (three days before and three days after the official dates of the Annual Meeting). As a reminder, you must register for the Annual Meeting before you can reserve your hotel room within INTA’s block of discounted rooms.

Hotels

Room Type

Single Rate

Double Rate

Distance to SDCC

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(co-headquarters hotel)

City View Room

$274

$274

Adjacent

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
(co-headquarters hotel)

Bay View Room

$294

$294

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
(co-headquarters hotel)

$279

$279

0.5 miles

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

$249

$249

0.3 miles

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

$249

$249

0.7 miles

Omni San Diego Hotel

$279

$279

0.7 miles

Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay

$239

$239

0.8 miles

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

$249

$249

0.9 miles

The US Grant

$259

$259

0.9 miles

Westin San Diego

$229

$229

0.9 miles

W San Diego

$229

$229

1.0 mile

Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel

$225

$225

1.0 mile

All rates are listed in U.S. dollars. Currently, the sales tax rate is 8% and the hotel occupancy tax rate is 12.65% (subject to change).

Will INTA have shuttle service between the hotels and the convention center in San Diego?

INTA will not provide daily shuttle service to or from the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) during the Annual Meeting. San Diego is a very walkable city, and the majority of the hotels are within a 15-minute walk of the SDCC. The city offers plenty of options for public transportation, be it by trolley, train, bus, taxi, ferry, or even limousine. Explore all of your transportation options before your trip.

How do I exhibit and sponsor at the Annual Meeting?

Will there be meeting points at the Convention Center?

INTA will also feature Meeting Points to make finding people within the SDCC that much easier for you! There will be two Meeting Points – Meeting Point 1 and Meeting Point 2 – located in the Hospitality Area of the SDCC. When you schedule your business meetings, be sure to identify your Meeting Point clearly so that you don’t waste time looking for each other and end up running late for your next appointment!

Will there be a New Mothers Room at the Meeting?

INTA has arranged for a room to be available for new mothers who are nursing at the San Diego Marriott Marquis. The room will be available from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm beginning Saturday, May 2 – Tuesday, May 5. On Wednesday, May 6 access hours will be from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Keys can be picked up at the "Onsite Registration" desk in Hall A of the San Diego Convention Center. Should you require this service, please contact Tricia Simpson tsimpson@inta.org.

How can my firm or company organize a private event during the Annual Meeting?

One of the greatest benefits of registering the Annual Meeting is the chance to meet and network with attendees from around the globe. One way to do that is to plan your own event or host a hospitality suite.

New this year! INTA is offering space to interested parties in both the SDCC and the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina so that you can hold your meetings and events closer to the action, making it more convenient for your clients and colleagues. Learn more about the five different hassle free ways to conduct your business or host events available through INTA at Plan Your Own Event.

Please complete the form and an INTA representative will contact you within five business days.

Any and all events, including corporate, law firm, sponsor or exhibitor meetings, social events or hospitality suites, to be held at any San Diego location (hotel, museum, restaurant, park, social club, etc.) should be reported to INTA prior to booking.

Will there be any tours?

If you are planning to bring a guest to San Diego, please check out these tour options that will allow them to see and experience all that San Diego has to offer.

What is the benefit of reporting your event to INTA prior to booking?

If you contact INTA before you book your event, we could provide you with information about event spaces available through INTA. These spaces are thoughtfully designed to suit your business, educational and networking needs.

With more accurate data about the number of events hosted during the INTA Annual Meeting, INTA is able to:

Demonstrate in real terms the economic benefit the Association and the Annual Meeting brings to the host city.

Negotiate with the host city and other business partners’ volume pricing for housing, food and beverage and other related services.

Who can help me find local vendors?

The INTA Annual Meeting will be served by the destination management company PRA Associates that can assist you with any of those needs. Please email Martin.Davis@alliedpra.com.

What can I do in San Diego when I have some down time during the Annual Meeting?

New this year, INTA will be offering networking excursions throughout the duration of the meeting. Keep an eye out for dining events Sunday after the Welcome Reception, an evening Sips and Sights cruise, hiking, kayaking and other adventures around the city providing you with additional networking opportunities while in San Diego. You will be able to register for these events on the INTA registration system when it launches January 14, 2015.

INTA will also be offering its official tour program, which will have even more offerings and opportunities to explore the city and beyond.

San Diego is a fun, vibrant city, with great weather and lots of outdoor activities. So take advantage of the INTA official tour program and other networking excursions!